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From stage-show stereotypes to life-changing treatment, this episode explores the science - and the myths - behind hypnosis and hypnotherapy. We uncover extraordinary stories of addiction recovery, pain relief, and everyday healing from a form of talking therapy that remains widely misunderstood.

From the pets we love to the animals we rarely see, our relationship with non-human life is full of contradictions. In this episode, we explore what it really means to protect animals and whether welfare is enough, or if rights are the way forward.

What is resilience—and how can you build it after failure? In this episode of LSE iQ, Sue Windebank speaks to Anthony Scaramucci about overcoming public failure, and to LSE behavioural economist Dr Grace Lordan about evidence-based strategies to boost resilience, manage negative self-talk, and improve long-term wellbeing.

50 years ago we feared overpopulation, now governments are worried about falling birth rates. Global fertility rates are at historic lows but should we be concerned?

Rapid technological progress is boosting productivity, automating routine tasks, and creating new opportunities for creativity and more flexible ways of working. But is this really making jobs better?

We hear reports of cyber-attacks almost every week. What would happen if these attacks targeted our critical infrastructure—our national grid or water supply? Is the UK truly prepared?

Will AI lead to mass unemployment—or free us from work altogether? In this special LSE iQ episode, Sophie Mallett speaks with Professor Judy Wajcman about what artificial intelligence really means for the future of work.

Amid rising interest rates and inflation, we revisit whether debts must always be paid—exploring causes of debt, bankruptcy’s role, and fresh perspectives on repayment.

Far-right ideas, once on the fringe, are gaining visibility in mainstream politics and online spaces. What does this shift mean for democracy worldwide?

Professor Nick Couldry and Dr Eugenie Dugoua explore in this episode of the LSE iQ podcast